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Your Impact:
Dedrone stands out as the global leader in airspace defense technology and counter UAS solutions. Engineering at Dedrone is tasked with delivering innovative solutions and products to maintain our position on the cutting-edge of innovation.
Sr. Electrical Engineers at Dedrone have full design ownership over nextgeneration cUAS technology from conceptualization through production, and their work is highly visible to senior executives. Our passionate leadership and crossfunctional collaboration with product managers, mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams is vital to the success of the team and ensuring the safety of the general public for generations to come.

This role emphasizes electrical system architecture, schematic/circuit design, PCB design, RF and power systems design, and systemlevel test and verification. The ideal candidate will have strong handson experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, mixedsignal design, embedded firmware, and designing for rugged/regulated environments.
Location: Onsite at our offices in Sterling, VA
What You'll Do:

• Lead electrical system and subsystem development from concept through production, ensuring designs meet safety, EMC, and reliability standards.
• Define electrical specifications for sensors, radios, power distribution, and control electronics for cUAS platforms.
• Design and review detailed schematics for mixed-signal and high speed FPGA-based boards, perform or assist in PCB layout.
• Develop and implement custom DC/DC power circuit designs with high power integrity, ensuring robust operation across varying power levels (10-1000W) and conditions (e.g., MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461)
• Design custom high power AC/DC power supplies (500-3000 Watts) with power factor correction, supporting wide input voltage ranges and tightly regulated DC outputs for demanding cUAS applications.
• Perform hardware bringup, debugging, and system integration, leveraging lab instrumentation to characterize and validate performance of custom and COTS electronics.
• Conduct electrical analysis with a strong emphasis on simulation driven design, including signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal considerations to ensure robust first pass hardware performance.
• Produce high fidelity prototypes and iterate quickly to qualify designs; develop test plans and lead verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate regularly with domestic and international stakeholders across engineering, product, and program teams.
• Rigorously document and manage electrical design specifications, BOMs, firmware releases, test reports, and compliance evidence.

• Bachelor's, Master's, pr PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electrical design and system integration for complex hardware products-ideally in cUAS, Satcom, defense, robotics, or wireless systems.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium) and experience with DFM/DFX practices.
• Expertise in power electronics design: battery management systems, DC/DC. AC/DC converters, power sequencing, and thermal management for electronics.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, and relevant test/qualification methods.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; comfort debugging at the board and system level.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and present technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.

This role is based out of either our Sterling, VA office, and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work